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 ===== laptops =====
-//Laptop// and //notebook// are often used interchangeably, although notebook usually refers to a lighter, less-powerful device.
+These are effectively computers that can be used away from the home/office or off grid.
-//Chromebooks// are Google products that have minimal "hard drive" and are intended mainly as always-connected //cloud// devices.
+//Laptop// and //notebook// are often used interchangeably and the difference between them may be lost.  Historically, a laptop was a PC replacement and a notebook was a light (6lbs or less) device for geared for mobile work and entertainment.   //Chromebooks// are Google products that have minimal "hard drive" and are intended mainly as always-connected //cloud// devices.  //Netbooks// are very small notebooks that can often be carried in a cargo pocket.
-//Netbooks// are very small notebooks that can often be carried in a cargo pocket.
+Pro:  physical keyboards and touchpads, relatively powerful, built-in networking.
+Con:  usually limited battery life, size, weight, expense.

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